October 2015 - Present | Grand Rapids, MI (current)
Creator of innovative company that makes quality poetry accessible, visual, and personal.

• Designs and produces poetry art prints

• Writes custom poetry for customers around the world

October 2014 - Present | Grand Rapids, MI (current)

• Professionally published

• Poems used in short films, mixed media compositions, and galleries

• Newsletter The Daylily ranks in the top 100 in literature on Substack

• Utilizes exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content

• Organizes material to research and complete writing tasks

• Writes and proofreads blog and social media posts, website copy, and articles

• Proofreads copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar

2017 - Present | Grand Rapids, MI (current)

• Co-lyricist

• Songs cut on studio records and purchased by Meta Music Initiative for Facebook's Sound Collection

• Authored lyrics for two published choral compositions

• Authored lyrics for a University of Michigan award-winning choral composition

September 2014 - Present | Los Angeles, CA; Nashville, TN; Grand Rapids, MI

• Managed emails and communication

• Managed schedule and appointments

• Negotiated with brands, labels, and other entities

• Booked shows, travel, and accommodations

• Traveled as road manager on out-of-state business trips

• Advised on creative direction

• Shot and co-directed videos which together accumulated millions of views

• Supported artist goals with corresponding action plans and timelines

• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time

• Demonstrated respect, generosity, and support wherever needed

January 2022 - Present | Grand Rapids, MI

• Volunteer position

• Advises Mayor Rosalyn Bliss with next-generation perspective on issues, programs, and legislation that directly impacts city of Grand Rapids

• Volunteers throughout year on mayor's special projects and annual board service events

• Engages community, researches policy, and connects with policy-makers to understand city's changing needs

August 2007 - Present | Traverse City, MI; Austin, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Nashville, TN; Grand Rapids, MI

• Worked as music director for several bands, including both paid internships and volunteer positions at various churches, and on an international tour for a headlining artist (Alex G)

• Assisted as music director for charity gala in Los Angeles, managing musicians and working alongside artists including JoJo, Marielle Jaffe, Anthony Evans, and Guy Sebastian

• Performed hundreds of solo shows in various settings, including but not limited to state fairs, parties, charity events, and artist retreats

• Played guitar, percussion, keys, bass, and sang background vocals for artists and bands in various settings, including but not limited to small venues throughout North America and Europe, artist showcases for major record labels, conventions like VidCon and Playlist Live, livestreams and web-based performances, and charity galas

• Performed in both pre-recorded and live music videos for other artists, including content for brand partnerships with LG, Target, and Pizza Hut

• Ongoing studio work recording vocals, guitar, keys, percussion, and bass

• Arranges and co-produces songs, including artists' original work and covers

August 2005 - November 2015 | Traverse City MI; Austin, TX; Los Angeles, CA

• Managed volunteer calendars and verified coverage of key roles

• Recruited and trained new volunteers on various program goals and objectives

• Worked with leadership staff and special committees to define volunteer mission and set standards

• Evaluated strengths of team members and assessed vacancies to match volunteers with positions

• Assembled teams according to members' strengths to ensure maximum performance

• Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity

• Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial, and service-related functions

October 2013 - October 2014 | Hollywood, CA

• Worked full-time with unhoused adults in Hollywood

• Facilitated classes for program, including but not limited to mindfulness classes, group discussion, poetry, music, improv, and creative writing

• Performed intake paperwork for those seeking housing to help determine eligibility for state-provided support

• Diffused tension in high stress situations and developed effective deescalation skills

• Worked to circumvent the need for unnecessary law enforcement involvement by quickly reading and assessing tense situations, and utilizing skills such as mindful communication, boundaries, emotional intelligence, and empathy

• Managed all intake and attendance spreadsheets and documents, answered phones, and handled an assortment of administrative tasks as needed

• Communicated with local restaurants, coffee shops, and bakeries on food donation

• Managed clothing donation and related paperwork

August 2012 - December 2012 | Denpasar, Bali

• Worked on English language skills with Indonesian students

• Helped cook meals and clean house for 50 individuals daily

• Supported and coordinated young musicians

• Developed promotional flyers for the organization

• Studied Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian language)

• Tutored youth

• ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers)

• Academy of American Poets